Thank You Chef Joe, Chef Rick, and SummerServe Teens!

On August 5, eight teens dished out gourmet food to over 150 homeless and low-income men, women, and children at the Frederick Rescue Mission—food they planned, prepared and served all with the help of Chef Joe and Chef Rick of downtown Frederick restaurants Brewer’s Alley and Acacia, respectively. These teens were participants in Volunteer Frederick’s SummerServe program and were given what could’ve been a daunting task were it not for the chefs’ expertise and amazing attitude of service. The gourmet meal they created consisted of BBQ chicken salad, St. Louis-style ribs with yams and broccoli, and strawberry shortcake—all made from scratch.  

Chef Joe spent three days with the teens, giving them the reigns of planning the meal and using the Brewer’s Alley kitchen to teach them various cooking techniques, then aiding them, alongside Chef Rick, in the actual preparation and service. We cannot thank these talented chefs (and restaurant owner Phil Bowers) for the time, energy, and service they put in to creating a special meal for Beacon House residents and the needy community. The meal was delicious, but we will always remember their sacrifice of time and serving attitude—an awesome example of the Frederick community supporting those in need!

We Appreciate Our Volunteers

Thank you to all the volunteers who made it out to our Volunteer Appreciation Cookout! The evening—at Pinecliff Park in Frederick—was filled with games, fellowship, food, and recognition of three outstanding volunteers. There’s one thing we know for sure: our volunteers aren’t afraid to get their hands (or their faces) dirty!  

We are so grateful for every person who selflessly gives their time and energy to the Mission and those we serve. We hope everyone can make it next year for another fun event! 

Building Expansion PROGRESS UPDATE

The Frederick Rescue Mission’s old backyard is looking more like a new building every day! After securing access to water, electricity, and gas lines, Sanbower Construction workers have laid cement, poured the elevator shaft, smoothed the parking lot, and are now laying the blocks for walls. Despite the record heat, progress is quick and steady, and the Mission should have a new dining hall, complete with indoor waiting room and upstairs classrooms, before long!  

If you’d like to get involved in our Capital Campaign to Change Lives, contact our Director of Development, Tommy Skaggs, at 301-695-6633 x 209.

New Volunteer Orientation
The Frederick Rescue Mission will not be holding a new volunteer orientation until the month of September. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Emily at emoore@therescuemission.org, and you can fill out the preliminary paperwork needed until that time. Thank you for your patience!